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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 346.50 and 223.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 346.50 and 223.30 is: 308.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 346.50 = 223.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/346.50 = 223.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 346.50 × 223.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 77,373.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,373.45/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 308.38

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